hope some of the ideas to give further thought to similar problems in other regions or areas of science or economy. Contents Economic and Regional Development Information Technology Digitalization Target Groups Scientists and students in economics, management, IT and regional sciences Practitioners concerned with digitalization and its impact About the Editors H.-Ch. Brauweiler, Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. mult., Prof. of Accounting & Audit, WHZ Zwickau University. Research focus: University management, blended learning, regional development, risk management. V. Kurchenkov, Prof. Dr., Prof. of Public Administration & Management, VSU Volgograd. Research focus: Forecasting & planning, innovation management, municipal administration, economic policy. S. Abilov, Head of Intern. Dep., KAFU Ust Kamenogorsk. Research focus: University management, interdisciplinary & intercultural communication. B. Zirkler, Prof. Dr., Dr. h.c., Prof. of Accounting/Controlling, WHZ. Research focus: International accounting & controlling, effects of digitization and sustainability on controlling. |